KHS Alite 500 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Alite 500
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories KHS Alite 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1027
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Altus Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Alcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionWei Hau ATB-1
Handlebar extenderHL M-1
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Tien Hsin TH-M1
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
SR CW-CH15
Gear shift leversShimano Altus EZ Fire
Rear gear set 13 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSpinner

Other Specs of KHS Alite 500

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Polished
- red
Weight 26.1
Pedals detailsVictor VP-893N
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-195
Seat post extension 27.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


KHS Alite 500 bike review

KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.00.
Alite 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Alite 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polished and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Wei Hau ATB-1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8.
For the smoothest biking experience SR CW-CH15, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Altus EZ Fire gear shift levers.